Timeframe for the investigations into online platforms under the Digital Services Act

9.4.2025

Question for written answer  E-001454/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Liesbet Sommen (PPE)

In October last year, acting on the basis of the DSA, the Commission requested more information about the parameters used by the algorithms of YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok. In April last year, the Commission opened formal proceedings against Meta. In July last year, the Commission sent preliminary findings to the platform X for violations of the DSA, and additional investigative measures against X were taken in early 2025.

With the DSA, the Commission has a tool to tackle harmful algorithms of online platforms that deliberately undermine or manipulate the mental health of minors or electoral processes.

• 1.How far have the investigations into X, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube and the Meta platforms progressed? When can we expect more information about the results of these studies or when are they expected to be finalised?
• 2.What are the biggest procedural or legal obstacles to applying the Digital Services Act (DSA) in investigations into online platforms, and what specific obstacles are encountered?

Submitted: 9.4.2025